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OUR MISSION
Confronting the Impact of Cannabis Legislation on Our Communities Through a Law Enforcement Approach
ABOUT MIG

The Marijuana Impact Group

The Marijuana Impact Group (MIG) strengthens public safety efforts by providing law enforcement agencies and policymakers with evidence-based intelligence on the evolving impacts of marijuana legislation. Through the collection and analysis of validated data, MIG equips officers, decision-makers, and communities with the tools needed to address marijuana-related threats to public health and safety.

Officer Training

We offer focused programs that address the public safety impacts of marijuana use, legalization, trafficking trends, and impaired driving. Armed with factual, real-world intelligence, law enforcement and public officials are better positioned to develop effective strategies, shape informed policy, and enhance operational readiness in response to today’s marijuana landscape.

INTeLLIGENCE

We offer focused programs that address the public safety impacts of marijuana use, legalization, trafficking trends, and impaired driving. Armed with factual, real-world intelligence, law enforcement and public officials are better positioned to develop effective strategies, shape informed policy, and enhance operational readiness in response to today’s marijuana landscape.

Resources

We offer focused programs that address the public safety impacts of marijuana use, legalization, trafficking trends, and impaired driving. Armed with factual, real-world intelligence, law enforcement and public officials are better positioned to develop effective strategies, shape informed policy, and enhance operational readiness in response to today’s marijuana landscape.

National HIDTA Program

MIG’s reporting is fueled by ongoing partnerships with the 33 regional HIDTA programs, ensuring that all intelligence is grounded in real-world data from across the country. This collaboration provides law enforcement and policymakers with critical insights needed to address emerging threats and guide effective strategies.

Marijuana Related News

Deforestation and Erosion

Impact Reports deliver critical data on drug trends, helping agencies respond to emerging threats. Backed by MIG’s ongoing partnership with the HIDTA program, these findings support law enforcement training and drive smarter policymaking.

HIDTA SPOTLIGHT

2024 MIDWEST FINDINGS

CARTEL COLLABORATION

Mexican and Chinese criminal organizations expanding illicit marijuana operations

ILLEGAL
DRUGS SEIZED

35,590 pounds of illegal marijuana seized off the streets in 2023

Environmental Damage

Illegal grow sites depleting water resources and using banned pesticides

toxic
pesticideS

Carbofuran was found at 90 percent of California’s illegal marijuana farms

LEGALIZTION MAPS

Marijuana remains illegal under federal law, but state policies on medical and recreational use vary widely. As legalization expands, marijuana is now the most common illicit drug found in impaired drivers, often alongside alcohol. Explore the maps to see how marijuana laws differ by state and the public safety risks tied to legalization.

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